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EK04 DDF

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,774 mi
Last recorded164,774 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 DDF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 164,774 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 147,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 147,665 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 146,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 142,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhausts system corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 136,295 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 130,604 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 12 Jul 2017 130,604 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 11 Aug 2016 126,074 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 11 Aug 2016 126,074 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Jul 2015 119,214 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 119,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 106,559 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 106,559 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,385 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 88,385 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,438 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,420 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,097 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 53,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s inner cv split

Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,025 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 33,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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EK04 DDF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK04 DDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK04 DDF registered?

EK04 DDF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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